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Words I Am Seeking To Live By

"There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see it."

~President D. Uchtdorf

And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.

~Doctrine and Covenants 78:19

My DO List

DO Respect the parenting style of others especially if you can see the flaws in their style. Parents need lots of encouragement and support...not criticizm and judgement!

DO make a conscious effort to notice the efforts of others.

DO forgive and DO your very best to forget.

DO send handwritten Thank You notes.

There is something in each and every person you meet to inspire you...DO tell them.

DO Love Children(0-21) Naughty or Nice. Remember they are trying desperately to figure it all out.

My Kids Say the Darndest Things

2013 - Joaquin randomly repeats a line from JT's song "Mirrors" during our Sunday School class - "Tomorrow is a Mystery" and his little friend beside him looks at him and says "No, its not! Tomorrow is Monday". 3/09 - Me: "Joaquin what is that on your face?" (He had a black smudge of somekind). Joaquin, "It's my skin".

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples

Crumble Topping:

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Brown Sugar Glaze:

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons water

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with 2 teaspoons of the butter.

In a large bowl, cream together the remaining stick of butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating after the addition of each. In a separate bowl or on a piece of parchment, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla. Fold in the apples. Pour into the prepared baking dish, spreading out to the edges.

To make the topping, in a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter, and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping over the cake and bake until golden brown and set, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.

To make the glaze, in a bowl, combine the sugar, vanilla, and water and mix until smooth. Drizzle the cake with the glaze and let harden slightly. Serve warm.